{"id":3952,"date":"2024-08-12T20:23:44","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T20:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=3952"},"modified":"2024-08-12T20:23:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T20:23:44","slug":"dallas-cowboys-star-micah-parsons-reveals-hes-taking-a-break-from-football-to-prepare-for-2028-olympics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=3952","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Reveals He\u2019s \u201cTaking A Break\u201d From Football To Prepare For 2028 Olympics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Regarded as one of the\u00a0<a class=\"mai-link-injected\" href=\"https:\/\/www.totalprosports.com\/nfl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL<\/a>\u2019S top edge rushers,\u00a0<a class=\"mai-link-injected\" href=\"https:\/\/www.totalprosports.com\/tag\/micah-parsons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Micah Parsons<\/a>\u00a0had a huge announcement to make this week.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a class=\"mai-link-injected\" href=\"https:\/\/www.totalprosports.com\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a>\u00a0star pass rusher stated he would be stepping away from football after the 2027 season to focus on this new goal. \u201cAfter 2027, I\u2019m going to take a break from football to prepare for the Olympics!\u201d he declared on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MicahhParsons11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1822806749839282601%7Ctwgr%5E34e39fc5a49189e4df7a6448022c84e1e1ac9cd0%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.totalprosports.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D2132070action%3Dedit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a>, formerly Twitter.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">After 2027 ima take a break from football to prepare for the Olympics !<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MicahhParsons11\/status\/1822806749839282601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI need to find a way to get in the Olympics by 2028!\u201d he said. \u201cWhat events yall think I can do?? Need ideas!!\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I need to find a way to get in the Olympics by 2028! What events yall think I can do?? Need ideas!!<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MicahhParsons11\/status\/1822806237966410139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Parsons is known for his exceptional athleticism and prowess on the football field, so losing a dynamic player like him would be huge.<\/p>\n<section class=\"wp-block-group check-this-out has-xs-padding-top has-sm-padding-bottom\" data-content-name=\"Check This Out\" data-track-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex has-xl-margin-bottom\">\n<div class=\"mai-list-content\">\n<p>When it comes to the Olympics, Micah Parsons has the option of representing Team USA in flag football. This will make its debut at the Los Angeles Games.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mai-link-exclude has-alt-background-color has-background has-light-background has-xs-padding-top has-xs-padding-bottom has-sm-padding-left has-sm-padding-right has-xl-margin-top has-xl-margin-bottom\" data-content-name=\"Google News Follow Us\" data-track-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"follow-us-wrapper has-black-color has-text-color has-sm-font-size\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"incontent-ad-2\" class=\"pw-incontent\" data-label=\"Advertisement\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"pw-ad-scroll-container\" data-pw-in-article=\"true\">\n<p>This inclusion of football makes things rather exciting for the Olympics in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>Given his skill set and competitive edge, the idea of him transitioning to the Olympics had fans reacting like crazy to actually seeing him out there to compete for a Gold medal.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">After 2027 ima take a break from football to prepare for the Olympics !<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MicahhParsons11\/status\/1822806749839282601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Your not winning a ring with Dallas anyway so might aswell take off now<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Avi (@SauberAvi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SauberAvi\/status\/1822807045373903293?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">After 2027 ima take a break from football to prepare for the Olympics !<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MicahhParsons11\/status\/1822806749839282601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"qme\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fdUr7gdQIK\">pic.twitter.com\/fdUr7gdQIK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Micah Parsons Fan (@demcowboysfan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/demcowboysfan\/status\/1822810271330546127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">After 2027 ima take a break from football to prepare for the Olympics !<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MicahhParsons11\/status\/1822806749839282601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">After 2027 ima take a break from football to prepare for the Olympics !<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MicahhParsons11\/status\/1822806749839282601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">After 2027 ima take a break from football to prepare for the Olympics !<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MicahhParsons11\/status\/1822806749839282601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">After 2027 ima take a break from football to prepare for the Olympics !<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MicahhParsons11\/status\/1822806749839282601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">After 2027 ima take a break from football to prepare for the Olympics !<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MicahhParsons11\/status\/1822806749839282601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Flag football is a non-contact version of football in which tackles are made by pulling off flags that all players wear on their hips.<\/p>\n<p>Another possibility for Micah Parsons is him hinting at competing in track and field.<\/p>\n<p>He might aim to be in the 100-meter dash.<\/p>\n<p>Micah Parsons had a remarkable 4.36-second 40-yard dash time at the 2021 NFL Combine, but his speed back then would not be his speed four years from now, as he will be pushing 30 years old.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-micah-parsons-wanting-to-take-break-from-the-nfl-could-affect-his-new-deal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Micah Parsons Wanting To Take Break From The NFL Could Affect His New Deal<\/h2>\n<p>The Dallas Cowboys have a problem as Micah Parsons,\u00a0<a class=\"mai-link-injected\" href=\"https:\/\/www.totalprosports.com\/tag\/dak-prescott\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dak Prescott<\/a>, and CeeDee Lamb want new contracts.<\/p>\n<p>Lamb and Parsons have been huge success stories, having been drafted in the first round in back-to-back years.<\/p>\n<p>Micah Parsons is looking for a deal to reset the defensive players\u2019 market.<\/p>\n<p>The 25-year-old Penn State product has more than 13 sacks in each of his three seasons.<\/p>\n<p>However, his recent revelation about wanting to take a break from the league to focus on the Olympics could hamper what the team is willing to give him if he truly decides to put his health at risk to play for the country.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-sm-content-width\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div id=\"check-this-out\" class=\"mai-grid check-this-out entries entries-grid has-image-left-middle has-xl-margin-bottom\">\n<div class=\"entries-wrap has-columns\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity 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